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- Set in the 16th century, the story of Kunjali Marakkar IV, the naval chieftain of the Zamorin of Calicut, and his organization of India's first-ever naval defense against European forces.
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Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (titled Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham in Malayalam) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical action film directed by Priyadarshan. Set in the 16th century Calicut, the film is based on the fourth Kunjali Marakkar named Muhammad Ali, the admiral of the fleet of the Zamorin.
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Kunjali Marakkar (alternatively spelled Kunhali Marakkar) was the title inherited by the Admiral of the fleet of the Samoothiri / Zamorin, the king of Kozhikode / Calicut, in present-day Kerala, India.
Mar 16, 2020 · In 1600, the forces of Samoothiri and the Portuguese razed to the ground the Kunjali fort (Marakkar kotta) built on a strategic spot on the estuary at Kottakkal near Vadakara. He was executed...
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Dec 2, 2021 · Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea: Directed by Priyadarshan. With Mohanlal, Arjun Sarja, Suniel Shetty, Prabhu. Set in the 16th century, the story of Kunjali Marakkar IV, the naval chieftain of the Zamorin of Calicut, and his organization of India's first-ever naval defense against European forces.
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- Action, Drama, History
- Priyadarshan
- 2021-12-02
Apr 2, 2020 · What's the real story and history of Kunjali Marakkar - the naval chief of Calicut Zamorin? Read the history 'Kunjali Marakkar - Lion of the Arabian Sea!
Mar 9, 2020 · Who is the ‘Lion of the Arabian Sea’ depicted in the film? Mohanlal plays Kunjali Marakkar IV, who earned his reputation with his fierce onslaught on Portuguese ships, the favours he gave those who fought against the Portuguese, and his efforts to strengthen the fort at Kottakkal.
Dec 26, 2021 · There were four Kunjali Marakkars whose war tactics defended against the Portuguese invasion from 1520 to 1600. The Kunjali Marakkars are credited with organizing the first naval defense of the Indian coast. The sword used by the last Kunjali Marakkar at the mosque at Kottakkal, Vatakara.
